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BETA Starts Texas Electric Aircraft Test Flights

Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk · As published by AVweb · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Electric aircraft test flights have begun. BETA is the entity conducting these flights.

The test flights are taking place in Texas. This is part of the company's efforts to develop electric aircraft.

Further details about the test flights and BETA's electric aircraft program are available from the source, AVweb.

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Category: News · Published: August 18, 2026 · Source: AVweb · Reading time: 1 min

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BETA Starts Texas Electric Aircraft Test Flights

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